Review of Boyhood (2014) by Brent_Marchant — 17 Jul 2014
An ambitious, inventive undertaking that, unfortunately, doesn't live up to its hype. The film's novel approach isn't enough to overcome its episodic nature and its pedestrian performance by a dull, insipid protagonist surrounded by an array of characters far more interesting than he is.
The insights it offers come too few and far between and aren't especially revelatory when they do. All in all, an underwhelming effort that leans a little too heavily on its own self-congratulatory nature.
This review of Boyhood (2014) was written by Brent_Marchant on 17 Jul 2014.
Boyhood has generally received very positive reviews.
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